Growing Pangs by Kathryn Ormsbee - ISBN: 9780593301319
Paperback
Friendship, anxiety, and growing up in this relatable graphic novel.

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  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    17 May 2022

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Summary

AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR . A PARENTS MAGAZINE BEST BOOK Inspired by a true story!

Eleven-year old homeschooled Katie has always felt different … and now she can’t stop worrying. Introducing an irresistibly relatable graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and growing up.

“An excellent companion to Raina Telgemeier’s Guts and Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham’s Real Friends.” -Booklist, Starred Review

New Friends. New grade. New worries?

Katie’s…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593301319
ISBN-10:0593301315
Author:Kathryn Ormsbee, Molly Brooks
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Random House Books for Young Readers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:17 May 2022
Weight:462g
Dimensions:107mm x 210mm x 188mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Eminently relatable for middle schoolers, taking the shame out of OCD and anxiety.” —NPR“An incisive and empathetic look at fitting in, anxiety, and what it means to be a good friend.” —Faith Erin Hicks, creator of The Adventures of Superhero Girl“Kids will be buzzing about Growing Pangs!” —Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm, co-creators of Sunnyside Up and Swing It, Sunny “A poignant and relatable story about making friends, letting go, and opening up” —Terri Libenson, creator of the Emmie & Friends series★ “The story stays true to this child’s experience, and the art… gives equal attention to the high points of Katie’s life while skillfully depicting her lows.” —Booklist, starred review“A poignant account of journeying through life while navigating mental health and friendships.” —Kirkus Reviews “A thoughtful, compassionate portrayal of OCD, particularly in its visual representation of Katie’s anxieties.” —The Bulletin

About The Author

Kathryn Ormsbee

Kathryn (K.E.) Ormsbee is the author of several Middle Grade and Young Adult novels. She was born and raised in the Bluegrass State and now lives in Salem, Oregon.

Molly Brooks is the author and illustrator of the Sanity & Tallulah graphic novel series as well as the illustrator of Flying Machines and many other short comics. She grew up in Tennessee and now lives in Brooklyn.

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